Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, this compact volume explains the origins, history and symbolism of the flags of over 200 countries, now in a new flexibinding. This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems. * Includes full-colour illustrations of national and sub-national flags * Features a history of flags and a glossary of flag terminology * Organized by geographic region to show inter-relation of the flags of neighbouring countries